Alcohol and certain other medicines (as listed above) may increase the sedative effects of TEMGESIC, which can make driving and operating machinery hazardous.

Your doctor or pharmacist has more information on medicines to be careful with or to avoid while taking TEMGESIC.

How to take TEMGESIC

TEMGESIC tablets must be placed under the tongue (sublingually). The tablets should be kept under the tongue for about 10 minutes.

The tablets will not work if you chew or swallow them whole, or are split or broken before you take them.

The usual recommended dose is 1 to 2 tablets dissolved under the tongue every 6 to 8 hours, or as required.

If you have any questions about the dose given to you, ask your doctor.

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When used for the relief of pain, TEMGESIC tablets are usually taken for short periods of time.

If you forget to take it

If you forget to take a dose of TEMGESIC take it as soon as you remember.

If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the dose you have missed and take your next dose when you are meant to.

Do not take a double dose to make up for the dose you missed.

If you are not sure, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Overdose

If you think that you or anyone else may have taken too much TEMGESIC, immediately telephone your doctor or National Poison Centre (in Australia telephone 13 11 26 or in New Zealand telephone 0800 POISON or 0800 764 766), or go to accident and emergency at your nearest hospital. Do this even if there are no signs of discomfort or poisoning.

While you are taking Temgesic

Things to be careful of

Athletes should be aware that this medicine may cause a positive reaction to "anti-doping" tests.

You should not drive or operate machinery until you know how TEMGESIC affects you.

TEMGESIC can cause drowsiness, which may be made worse if you also drink alcohol or take certain other medicines. If you are drowsy, do not drive or operate machinery.

TEMGESIC may cause your blood pressure to drop suddenly, causing you to feel dizzy if you get up too quickly from sitting or lying down.

If you feel light-headed or dizzy or faint, get up slowly when getting out of bed or standing up.

Things you must not do

Do not take TEMGESIC to treat any condition other than the one prescribed for by your doctor.

Do not give TEMGESIC to anyone else, even if their symptoms seem the same as yours.

It may harm them

Will I become addicted to TEMGESIC

Opioid analgesics such as TEMGESIC are used to relieve moderate to severe pain. In most cases, when used as directed by your doctor, addiction does not occur. However, your body may become used to taking the TEMGESIC, so if the TEMGESIC tablets are stopped suddenly you may experience some symptoms of withdrawal.

It is important that you discuss this issue with your doctor.

Side effects.

Hierro Women’s 2049384 Toe Pedro Sandals Brown Open del TEMGESIC, like all medicines can have side effects. Sometimes they are serious, most of the time they are not. You may need medical treatment if you get some of the side effects.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist to answer any questions you may have.

Drowsiness or sleep from which you can be easily awoken is very common, particularly if TEMGESIC is used to relieve pain following surgery. Other very common side effects include vertigo, dizziness and nausea.

Each blister pack of TEMGESIC Sublingual Tablets is marked with Australian Registration Number AUST R 34091.

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Date of most recent amendment: September 2017.

CMI provided by MIMS Australia, May 2018

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